Multicolored Vienna Cake Recipe 🍰
Description: Inspired by the delightful tale from ‘The Gardens of Covington,’ this multicolored Vienna Cake adds a vibrant touch to any special occasion. With layers of green, yellow, and red, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Unsalted butter |
| 2 | Sugar |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 | Self-rising flour |
| 1 1/4 | All-purpose flour |
| 3 | Baking powder |
| 1 | Milk |
| 1 | Vanilla extract |
| – | Cream cheese |
| – | Unsalted butter (for frosting) |
| 2 | Vanilla extract (for frosting) |
| 1/2 | Confectioners’ sugar (for frosting) |
| 1 1/2 | Food coloring (green, yellow, red) |
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare three round cake pans by greasing and lightly flouring them, and lining the bottoms with wax paper.
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Cream the unsalted butter in a large bowl until smooth.
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Gradually add the sugar, beating until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, combine the self-rising flour and all-purpose flour with the baking powder.
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Slowly add the flour mixture to the batter, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract, and beating well after each addition.
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Divide the batter evenly into three small bowls.
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Add 2-3 drops of green food coloring to one bowl, yellow to another, and red to the third, adjusting as desired to achieve vibrant colors.
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Pour each colored batter into its own prepared pan.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes test done with a toothpick inserted into the center.
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them and cooling completely on wire racks.
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For the filling, spread a thin layer of jam on the top of the first and second layers, followed by a thin layer of frosting.
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Stack the layers on top of each other.
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For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, about 3 minutes.
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Add the vanilla extract and gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating well until the frosting is mixed and of spreading consistency.
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Frost the top and sides of the cake with the cream cheese frosting, creating a beautifully finished look.
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Serve and enjoy this delightful and visually stunning Multicolored Vienna Cake with friends and family!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1203.3
- Fat Content: 58.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 35.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 263.9mg
- Sodium Content: 657.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 160.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 124g
- Protein Content: 13.1g
This Multicolored Vienna Cake not only delights the palate but also captures the imagination with its vibrant colors and delicious flavor. It’s a perfect choice for celebrating special moments and creating lasting memories with loved ones.
